In the US, it’s estimated a child consumes between 3500-7000 calories in candy alone on October 31st! That’s a lot of candy. Not to mention that they are probably not the only ones eating it.

Trick or treating is so much fun but who really needs all that sugar in their lives? Here are some fun options that you might not have heard about or considered to get rid of some of that candy without the kids feeling like they are missing out.

Educators say there are three basic learning styles; visual, tactile, and auditory. Research shows that 80% of children are both primarily visual and tactile learners. These kids need to see, touch and do in order to learn effectively.